This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: janemaryglenn Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.oceania.australia.vic.general/11690/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My greatgrandmother, born Mary Brown in c1870, was married twice, first to my greatgrandfather, William Alexander Smith in 1895 and then to John Foote in 1900. On her first marriage certificate she states she was born in Wangaratta, resides in Richmond and was a machinist. Her Father was John Brown, station manager and her mother Annie Brown, nee Boyd. On her second certificate she states she was born in NSW, resides at Kyora, her Father was Henry Brown, contractor and her mother Annie Brown, nee Boyd. I am confident this is the same Mary Brown, a widow with one living male child (my grandfather) when she married for the second time. I cannot find a birth certificate for Mary Brown after an extensive search but have found a Henry Brown born in Ascot County of Sherbrooke, Canada, marrying an Annie Boyd, born in Glasgow, Scotland, marrying in Ballarat in 1861. Henry is described as 37 years old, a bachelor, a carpenter, living in Sturt Street, Ballarat West; Father Henry ! Brown, carpenter mother Mary Lawrence Davies. Annie is a spinster of 21, a servant, also living in Ballarat West. Her Father is named as Hugh Boyd and her mother's maiden name is Anne Cameron. How can I verify that these are the parents of Mary Brown who married my grandfather? Any help would be appreciated. Still looking for a year that William Alexander Smith came to Australia, between 1889 and 1895. Thanks a lot everybody - this is such fun! Jane Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>